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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,106.02, 20,845.72 and 8,392.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,106.02, 20,845.72 and 8,392.08 is: 11,580.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,106.02 : 20,845.72 = 8,392.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,106.02/20,845.72 = 8,392.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,106.02x = 20,845.72 × 8,392.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,106.02x = 174,938,949.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,938,949.90/15,106.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,580.74

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